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WEB1 day ago · September 18, 2024, 9:55 pm. MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has committed to review the country's food poverty threshold of PHP63.87 per person a day, according to a lawmaker. During the plenary deliberations on the proposed budget of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for …
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List of laws protecting women in PH | Philippine News Agency
WEBMar 5, 2019 · And in light of the National Women’s Month celebration, here is a list of laws covering Filipino women’s rights in the Philippines: 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law. Signed into law on February 2019 by President Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave Law extends the previous 60-day (78 days for …
Honoring past, present heroes on Nat’l Heroes’ Day
WEBAug 31, 2020 · Share. MANILA – Filipinos on Monday commemorated the National Heroes' Day, honoring and remembering known and unknown heroes of the revolution who laid the foundation for the country's independence after centuries under foreign rule including Spain, the United States, and Japan. This day also commemorates the Cry of Pugad Lawin, a …
Palace releases list of holidays for 2022 - Philippine News Agency
WEBOct 29, 2021 · The following days are declared as holidays for 2022: Regular Holidays. January 1 (Saturday) – New Year’s Day. April 9 (Saturday) – Araw ng Kagitingan. April 14 – Maundy Thursday. April 15 – Good Friday. May 1 (Sunday) – Labor Day. June 12 (Sunday) – Independence Day. August 29 (last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day.
Duterte signs bill raising age of sexual consent to 16
WEBMar 7, 2022 · President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo). MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.. Republic Act (RA) No. 11648, signed by Duterte on March 4, amends RA 3815 or the Revised Penal Code and RA 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, …
GSIS urges pensioners to report online in 2021 - Philippine News …
WEBDec 28, 2020 · MANILA – State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Rolando Ledesma Macasaet encouraged pensioners to report to GSIS online as it resumes the Annual Pensioners Information Revalidation (APIR) in 2021. “Pensioners must report to GSIS on their birth month in …
Why June 12 is the pinnacle of Philippine independence
WEBJun 12, 2020 · Share. MANILA – The day the Philippines gained independence is the pinnacle of patriotism, and June 12 holds that symbolic sense of a truly independent Filipino nation. More than half a century ago, Filipinos commemorated the declaration of Philippine independence on July 4, which is the same day as the American Independence Day.
DepEd: More trainings to strengthen MATATAG curriculum …
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · The MATATAG Curriculum, piloted in September last year, aims to decongest the curriculum and resolve misplaced learning competencies from Kinder to Grade 10. MATATAG stands for “Make the curriculum relevant to produce job-ready, Active and responsible citizens; TAke steps to accelerate the delivery of basic education …
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WEB3 days ago · September 18, 2024, 9:33 pm. BUTUAN CITY – At least 67 people’s associations in Agusan del Norte province will receive PHP300,000 in livelihood funding each through the Department of Social Welfare and Development's Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) later this month. “Over 1,000 residents who are members of these….